Bitcoin Nears $42k Amid Market Speculations and GBTC Outflows
Summary:
In the week ending Jan. 21, Bitcoin (BTC) briefly approached the $42,000 mark following its dip to $40,270, the lowest point since Dec. 11. Traders and analysts are closely watching the cryptocurrency's performance as discussion circulates around a potential bearish market. Factors like the block subsidy halving in April and the diminished trading volume of Bitcoin have stirred conversation. Notably, since becoming an ETF, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has experienced significant outflows.
Bitcoin (BTC) steadily approached the $42,000 mark as the week of Jan. 21 was drawing to a close, marking a challenging period for cryptocurrency enthusiasts. TradingView and Cointelegraph Markets Pro data highlighted Bitcoin's stability above $41,000 throughout the weekend, following a dip to its lowest level since Dec. 11 - $40,270 on Bitstamp. Despite not hitting drastic lows, Bitcoin failed to inspire those in pursuit of record-breaking highs. Investors set their sights on the close of the weekly market and the return of Wall Street trading.
Trader and analyst Rekt Capital, previously associated with Twitter, gave a warning about Bitcoin slipping into a new range of resistance, suggesting that if the weekly close was below this range, it could result in a bearish market trend.
Crypto Tony, another trading pundit, still considers a fall below $40,000 viable somewhere between now and April's block subsidy halving.
Meanwhile, the founder of cryptocurrency fund Asymmetric, Joe McCann, highlighted Bitcoin's significantly diminished trading volume. He stated that the gap between implied and realized volatility is the widest it's been in a while, post the Bitcoin ETf launch.
There's considerable interest in the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States. Since their launch on Jan. 11, they've accumulated almost $4 billion in managed assets, thus mitigating the negative effects of sales emanating from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). GBTC, which has changed into an ETF, has experienced outflows due to elevated management fees and the desire of current investors to liquidate at par versus spot. GBTC shares previously were trading at a discount of up to 48% compared to BTC/USD.
QCP Capital, a trading firm, reported that GBTC has seen outflows totaling $1.17 billion since its transition from a Trust to an ETF. As the ETF conversion helped GBTC holders leave at par value, the market is paying attention to further outflows from GBTC. The firm also foresees that mid-April's BTC halving and possible ETH Spot ETF approvals in May would be the next significant crypto events that might cause a stir in the market.
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Published At
1/21/2024 6:26:20 PM
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